Now’s the Time: Using Stimulus and Rainy Day Funds can reduce the impact of state budget cuts

With little time left in the legislative session, Oklahoma’s budget is still up in the air. While a budget agreement between Governor Brad Henry and legislative leaders is imminent, a new Oklahoma Policy Institute issue brief advises state leaders to more seriously consider employing the Rainy Day Fund in FY ’10.
 
The brief–“Now is the Time: Using Stimulus and Rainy Day Funds can Reduce the Impact of State Budget Cuts”–projects the state’s economic condition and budget shortfalls for the next four years.

Click here to download or print the full brief.